Archive for the 'Mardy Collins' Tag Under 'Lakers' Category

The Clippers, who acquired the former Lakers forward July 22 in a four-player trade that sent Quentin Richadson temporarily to Minnesota, have waived Madsen, right.

The Clippers are four-deep at power forward with rookie Blake Griffin, veteran Marcus Camby, newcomer Craig Smith and young Al Thornton, who can move to the 4 in a small lineup to make room for newcomer Rasual Butler, Mardy Collins or Ricky Davis at the 3 spot.

Madsen's $2.84 million, expiring contract is the Clippers' responsibility. He was included in the Richardson deal with Smith and Sebastien Telfair ($2.5 million apiece)